Acura Integra 1987 Manual page 89

Appearance Care (co n t'd)
Waxing
Wax the car when water will no longer "bead" on the paint.
Always wash and dry the car before you wax it.
Use a good quality liquid or paste wax, and follow the manu­
facturer's instructions. W ax all the metal trim to keep its luster.
NOTE: Removing oil, tar, etc., with a spot remover will usually
strip the wax from the surrounding finish. Be sure to re-wax these
areas even if the rest of the car does not yet need waxing.
Aluminum Alloy Wheels (LS)
CAUTIO N:
• Wash the wheels after driving on snowy or icy roads where
salt has been applied.
• The aluminum alloy wheels on your Acura are treated with a
protective finish.
Wash them with a low-phosphate detergent and sponge. Do
not use abrasive cleaners or stiff brushes.
• Avoid off-road driving. Brush, rocks, dirt and severe impact
may damage the wheels.
• Alw ays install aluminum wheels in sets of four.
Do not mix them with other types of wheels or your car's
handling may be adversely affected.
• Install tire chains carefully. Improperly installed chains can
cause damage to the wheels.
Rust Prevention
Rusting is likely to occur in parts of the car where water is trapped
or where there is continual dampness.
• Water will collect inside doors and body panels if drain holes be­
come clogged.
• Water which seeps under or soaks floor mats will subject floor
sections to prolonged wetness or dampness.
• Road dirt or sand, which collects and fills recesses on the under­
side of the car, retains moisture long after the rest of the car has
dried.
The removal of paint and undercoating by stones, gravel, and
minor accidents immediately exposes metal to air and moisture.
Rusting is increased by high humidity and by the presence of cor­
rosive substances in the air or on the roads.
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